Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

Q -- HEALTHCARE MEDICAL SERVICES SOL 618-119-00 DUE 061300 POC Janice M. Byrd 612-725-2188 VA Medical Center Minneapolis, MN (VA) has a requirement for the services of a firm(s) to provide temporary services of Registered Nurses (RN); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Nurse Assistant (NA); OR Scrub Technicians (OR/ST) and Medical Assistants (MA). VA is currently experiencing peaks in workload and fluctuations in staffing which require additional nursing support. The exact contract needs are not known and vary from time to time. To continue to provide adequate nursing coverage VA intends to use the contracted services of nurses. The authority to enter into a contract for enhanced health care resources is found at Title 38 U.S.C. Section 8153. Multiple awards are anticipated. Contracts will be awarded for the period of June 13, 2000 or date of award through September 30, 2000 with four additional one-year options to renew, subject to availability of funds. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 7361 and the small business size standard is $5 million. Bid documents available on or about May 26, 2000. Bid opening date is June 13, 2000. Request solicitation documents in writing or by fax at 612-725-2072. Requests must include point of contact, address, and phone number and fax number. Posted 05/24/00 (W-SN458161). (0145)

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